In 2018, when Marios and I were still Chemical Engineering students, we became fixated on an unsettling truth: 95% of the coffee fruit was wasted after the production of espresso. For years, this staggering inefficiency was overlooked, buried under the relentless wave of overconsumption. No one was tackling the core issue, and the industry seemed content with the status quo. But we saw an opportunity—an opportunity to transform this waste into something valuable, something that could benefit both the environment and society. We set out on a mission to turn coffee remains into active ingredients for cosmetic skincare products and bio-based plastics, advocating for a sustainable production model driven by long-term development and environmental responsibility.

Fast forward to today, and the timing could not be more perfect. The recent UNIDO report (*) on the launch of a global platform for coffee industry players to transform 40 million tons of biowaste into business is a game-changer. The market may not be ready yet but is demanding the transformation of the espresso supply chain from linear to circular. This initiative resonates deeply with our vision at Coffeeco. It reinforces our belief that “sustainability” and “circular economy” are not mere buzzwords, but essential principles for our prosperity, the well-being of our children, and the health of our planet. We are at the forefront of this change, turning what was once waste into valuable resources, and driving a significant impact in the industry.

Thank you for being part of the Coffeeco community. Your support is our driving force as we continue to innovate, create, and push the boundaries of what is possible. Together, we are building a future where business success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.